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J9 RFT

1998 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

149,231 mi
Last recorded149,231 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Volvo S8098,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 RFT
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2013 149,231 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 149,229 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

emissions system service warning on dash, service light on dash,

Pass 22 Jun 2012 141,455 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jun 2012 141,455 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2011 133,815 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 133,804 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 125,240 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 125,240 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 115,407 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 115,393 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 105,979 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system mounting braket missing but still fully supported

Pass 31 May 2007 94,252 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in offside front steering rack end

Fail 23 May 2006 81,939 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 May 2006 81,939 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S80?

Based on 422,980 MOT tests across 31,257 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
7,037
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
31,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,357
position lamp(s) not working 13,908
Registration plate lamp not working 9,544
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,715
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 5,783
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J9 RFT is a 1998 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Volvo S80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 98,998 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo S80 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,357 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J9 RFT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S80 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Volvo S80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J9 RFT registered?

J9 RFT is a 1998 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is J9 RFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J9 RFT shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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